How to Shift on a Cello

 Shifting positions on a cello can be very difficult but it necessary for many songs. Moving across the strings in first position to play a certain note is much too slow. It is actually possible to play a song on only one string with shifting. At first, shifting may be very slow and inaccurate, however, with practice, it can become a very swift and accurate movement. There are four basic positions on the cello. Begin with Step 1 to start shifting.

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